High humidity present in bathrooms and kitchens could degrade the vitamins and health supplements stored there, even if the lids are on tight, a Purdue University study shows. Lisa Mauer, an associate professor of food science, said that crystalline substances…
Month: April 2010
OPAF Receives Grant from USTA Iowa
The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund (OPAF) and the First Volley Adaptive Tennis Clinics have received grant funding from United States Tennis Association (USTA) Iowa for clinics in their new home state. “This grant funding from USTA Iowa will help…
Post-mastectomy Radiation Underused
While radiation therapy is common after breast conserving surgery, it is much less frequent after mastectomy, even among women for whom it would have clear life-saving benefit. This is according to a study from researchers at the University of Michigan…
Knit-Rite Announces Promotion
Eula Deperalta Knit-Rite announced the retirement of Eula Deperalta, processing supervisor, and promotion of Maria Serrano to production supervisor. After 41 years of service at Knit-Rite, Deperalta will retire in May. Deperalta began her career at Knit-Rite in 1969…